Show us your 58mm's

kosmo · **on:** February 25, 2015, 04:57:54 PM

Perhaps you only have one. Perhaps you picked them up as souvenirs of your travels. Perhaps you have special logo version? Here are some I picked up at various locations.

Atlanta Olympics when the Olympic flame came through Laramie, Wyoming on a train in 1996.
Yellowstone from Yellowstone National Park.
Swiss Air.
Apple Computer, when visiting Apple in Cupertino.

colt 1911 · **Reply #1 on:** February 25, 2015, 05:00:28 PM

Sak's rule !

jrp316 · **Reply #2 on:** February 25, 2015, 05:06:11 PM

My custom 58mm EDC: I call it the Midnight Drifter USB.

pfrsantos · **Reply #3 on:** February 25, 2015, 05:24:28 PM

Once again, a misleading title...

Mextreme · **Reply #4 on:** February 25, 2015, 05:28:39 PM

My vintage Bijou (that actually says "Bijou")
The quality of the old 58s is far superior to the new.

kosmo · **Reply #5 on:** February 26, 2015, 02:35:59 PM

Perhaps it's a Chinese "Year of the Tiger" edition? Is it part of a series? Any ideas?

cbl51 · **Reply #6 on:** February 26, 2015, 03:23:45 PM

My two well used classics. I love the classic, and the 58mm SAK is my favorite pocket knife these days. Goes anywhere without raising any eyebrows, but does 98% of what I need in a day to day life.

Can't leave the house without my little SAK.

PTRSAK · **Reply #7 on:** February 26, 2015, 04:13:59 PM

I have all the usual suspects and a couple of "less common" ones but these two are probably my favourites

A "58 Monster" with (almost) every tool available. Since found out I'm missing the Torx driver

and a MiniChamp Plus with a couple of extra tools

got a bit of a soft spot for my blue Alox Rambler too

kosmo · **Reply #8 on:** February 26, 2015, 04:17:12 PM

Quote from: PTRSAK on February 26, 2015, 04:13:59 PM

I have all the usual suspects and a couple of "less common" ones but these two are probably my favourites

A "58 Monster" with (almost) every tool available. Since found out I'm missing the Torx driver
and a MiniChamp Plus with a couple of extra tools

Those are pretty nifty. I may have to get those, one day.

kosmo · **Reply #9 on:** February 26, 2015, 04:19:59 PM

Quote from: cbl51 on February 26, 2015, 03:23:45 PM

Can't leave the house without my little SAK.
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Thanks for posting that. I make my own leather items and I like that pouch design.

cbl51 · **Reply #10 on:** February 26, 2015, 04:25:17 PM

Quote from: kosmo on February 26, 2015, 04:19:59 PM

Quote from: cbl51 on February 26, 2015, 03:23:45 PM
Can't leave the house without my little SAK.
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Thanks for posting that. I make my own leather items and I like that pouch design.

You're welcome.

I use this little SAK so darn much, that I wanted to have a way to carry it on my keyring, but also have it quickly accessible without having to unhook something. The pouch works out so well by letting me just grab the ring on the knife and use that to pull it out of the pouch. Makes it very very convenient to carry and use. Once in a while the pouch gets a little lose, so I soak it in hot water before I go to bed, and leave it lay flat without the knife in it. By morning when I get up, the sheath is dry, and has shrunk up so it's a snug fit on the classic again.

Okie Shyster · **Reply #11 on:** February 27, 2015, 03:44:01 AM

Quote from: Mextreme on February 25, 2015, 05:28:39 PM

"The quality of the old 58s is far superior to the new."

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Just curious, Mextreme, why do you think the quality of the old 58s is superior to that of the newer ones? Inquiring minds want to know.

lichan · **Reply #12 on:** February 27, 2015, 06:58:23 AM

Quote from: PTRSAK on February 26, 2015, 04:13:59 PM

I have all the usual suspects and a couple of "less common" ones but these two are probably my favourites

A "58 Monster" with (almost) every tool available. Since found out I'm missing the Torx driver

(Image removed from quote.)

and a MiniChamp Plus with a couple of extra tools

got a bit of a soft spot for my blue Alox Rambler too

PTRSAK, I'd be interested in seeing the other side of the "58 Monster" to see how you put the pen in since one scale has the tweezers and the other must have the LED (and any construction pics you may have.)

M0rkoni · **Reply #13 on:** February 27, 2015, 07:24:33 AM

You've probably already seen it in some topics but here you go again... my 58mm EDC.

Mextreme · **Reply #14 on:** February 27, 2015, 07:43:17 AM

Quote from: Okie Shyster on February 27, 2015, 03:44:01 AM

Quote from: Mextreme on February 25, 2015, 05:28:39 PM

"The quality of the old 58s is far superior to the new."

(Image removed from quote.)

Just curious, Mextreme, why do you think the quality of the old 58s is superior to that of the newer ones? Inquiring minds want to know.

The most important difference is the spring tension. The tools in the old ones snap in whole other way, more like the larger SAKs. They keep the tools open in a more secure way.
Then there are small details. When you look at the photo of my Bijou above you see how the file pattern go further out to a much thinner rim than on new ones, making it easier to use.
The scale tools sit much more secure in the scales and the tweezers have a metal "hinge".
I´d go so far as to say; Never having seen a 58mm SAK and beeing presented with a vintage and a new, I would guess the new one is a knock-off.

Mextreme · **Reply #15 on:** February 27, 2015, 08:02:29 AM

kosmo · **Reply #16 on:** February 27, 2015, 02:19:18 PM

Advertisement 58mm "Whirlpool Home Appliances"

Ashley · **Reply #17 on:** February 27, 2015, 06:19:31 PM

I'll play along. Here are my 58mm with a couple 74mm at top of picture.

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Okie Shyster · **Reply #18 on:** February 28, 2015, 02:28:08 AM

Interesting points, Mextreme. I didn't realize that the quality of the small SAKs had slipped.

Hopefully, Victorinox will do something about it.

"The most important difference is the spring tension. The tools in the old ones snap in whole other way, more like the larger SAKs. They keep the tools open in a more secure way.
Then there are small details. When you look at the photo of my Bijou above you see how the file pattern go further out to a much thinner rim than on new ones, making it easier to use.
The scale tools sit much more secure in the scales and the tweezers have a metal "hinge".
I´d go so far as to say; Never having seen a 58mm SAK and beeing presented with a vintage and a new, I would guess the new one is a knock-off."

Mextreme · **Reply #19 on:** February 28, 2015, 11:29:19 AM

Quote from: Okie Shyster on February 28, 2015, 02:28:08 AM

Interesting points, Mextreme. I didn't realize that the quality of the small SAKs had slipped. Hopefully, Victorinox will do something about it.

"The most important difference is the spring tension. The tools in the old ones snap in whole other way, more like the larger SAKs. They keep the tools open in a more secure way.
Then there are small details. When you look at the photo of my Bijou above you see how the file pattern go further out to a much thinner rim than on new ones, making it easier to use.
The scale tools sit much more secure in the scales and the tweezers have a metal "hinge".
I´d go so far as to say; Never having seen a 58mm SAK and beeing presented with a vintage and a new, I would guess the new one is a knock-off."

58mm, read Classic, is by far the most selling model, alone selling more than all the rest models, probably most selling knife in the world. A lot of the sucess is probably due to the extremely low price point that make people buying it on impulse and as souvenirs and attraktive to collect. Also pushing out 10 000 a day a small saving in cost on each one fast builds millons i pure profit and the details are such that the vast majority of the buyers are not aware or interrested in. It is still a great little tool. Fit and finish is good, excellent considering price but not like in the 70's but then it was a more expensive knife, relativly.

Maybe it's a topic for another thread. Keep the pictures coming!

PTRSAK · **Reply #20 on:** February 28, 2015, 01:41:18 PM

Quote from: lichan on February 27, 2015, 06:58:23 AM

Quote from: PTRSAK on February 26, 2015, 04:13:59 PM
I have all the usual suspects and a couple of "less common" ones but these two are probably my favourites

A "58 Monster" with (almost) every tool available. Since found out I'm missing the Torx driver

(Image removed from quote.)

and a MiniChamp Plus with a couple of extra tools

got a bit of a soft spot for my blue Alox Rambler too

PTRSAK, I'd be interested in seeing the other side of the "58 Monster" to see how you put the pen in since one scale has the tweezers and the other must have the LED (and any construction pics you may have.)

The pen scale is actually sandwiched in the middle of the knife so I still have toothpick and tweezers. Missing the light too. Was going to make up one of Syph007's T&T holder layers, but have never got around to it.

kosmo · **Reply #21 on:** March 01, 2015, 01:08:20 PM

Sneider · **Reply #22 on:** March 01, 2015, 01:58:11 PM

leather

enki_ck · **Reply #23 on:** March 01, 2015, 02:26:48 PM

I've been thinking for a while that this special one deserves a page of it's own as it has enough differences in tools not to be lumped together with the Rambler.

We currently have it listed as a variation and named Pharmaceutical Rambler. I think the scales on the one in the wiki got swapped. Mine still carries the original ones.

Caranthanus · **Reply #24 on:** March 01, 2015, 10:19:56 PM

Quote from: enki_ck on March 01, 2015, 02:26:48 PM

I've been thinking for a while that this special one deserves a page of it's own as it has enough differences in tools not to be lumped together with the Rambler.

We currently have it listed as a variation and named Pharmaceutical Rambler. I think the scales on the one in the wiki got swapped. Mine still carries the original ones.

nervium · **Reply #25 on:** March 01, 2015, 11:35:59 PM

stressmaster5000 · **Reply #26 on:** March 02, 2015, 01:34:43 AM

Most here know I am a huge collector of 58mm SAK's mostly with special scales, designs, company names, etc. I will post some here but there are just too many to place on this forum thread. If you want to explore more of what I have check out my blog posts or my online photo albums. Links here go to my online Photo Albums in Google Picasa. Check my profile for links to my blog.
Sports Team Classics, MLB, NFL, NHL and Collegiate

Special Marked and Fashion Classics

Red Advertising Classics

Black Advertising Classics

Misc Colors Advertising Classics

Blue Advertising Classics

General 58mm Classics Album

The last photo a Red MiniChamp XL is very rare. NOT a MOD.